Delaying consummation after the marriage contract
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Question:
This questioner says: If a man contracts a marriage with a woman and remains in the state of the contract for two years or more, what is required of the contracting party? Knowing that the delay is due to the high cost of mahr (bridal gifts).
Answer:
There is no harm in that if he delayed consummation after contracting the marriage, and the delay was due to a reason that compelled him to do so, provided that she agrees to the delay. If she agrees to the delay, there is no harm. If she does not agree, she should take it to the court. Yes.
This questioner says: If a man contracts a marriage with a woman and remains in the state of the contract for two years or more, what is required of the contracting party? Knowing that the delay is due to the high cost of mahr (bridal gifts).
Answer:
There is no harm in that if he delayed consummation after contracting the marriage, and the delay was due to a reason that compelled him to do so, provided that she agrees to the delay. If she agrees to the delay, there is no harm. If she does not agree, she should take it to the court. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/063 — archive.org (12:04)
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